Pityriasis rubra pilaris (PRP) is a rare skin condition. The etiology of PRP is unknown; however, it has been associated with infections, autoimmune diseases, and neoplasms. Here we describe the cases of 2 pediatric patients with PRP triggered by a respiratory syncytial virus infection concurrently with obstructive bronchial syndrome. PRP resolved after treatment with topical emollients, topical corticosteroids, and calcineurin inhibitors.
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